Tensions Heighten After Russian Official's Combative Remarks Towards U.S.

Medvedev calls Biden "mad, mentally disabled" and accuses him of trying to start WW3 in response to State of Union address
Medvedev praises FDR but says Biden is "fighting for fascists" unlike Roosevelt
Remarks show increasing aggression from Russian officials towards West amid Ukraine war
Sweden's accession to NATO seen as blow to Putin who aimed to prevent NATO strengthening
Zelensky welcomes Sweden joining NATO as making Europe more secure from "Russian evil"